Can You Dress On 125 a Year in 1918
Washington bureau statistics show the average wage earning woman can look well dressed on about 125 dollars yearly. Outside clothing costs run around 70 to 75 dollars with other items totaling 50 to 60 dollars. total annual spend averages 120 to 135 dollars. The piece discusses practical budgeting, fashion trends, and the directoire influence for modest wardrobes.
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New York
Roosevelt
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
White House
Httle
Directoire
Marie Antoinette
Mere de Futille
Mme. Hamelin
Calculating Youth Narrates a Christmas Nutting Tale
In a vignette from a social page, Margaret greets a snowy wash day with joy and pride in her white goods. A boy distributes nuts to children, but she insists on receiving them from her uncle, whispering that his large hands charm her.
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Margaret
Picture Resemblance Sparks Witty Exchange
A playful remark asks if a photo resembles a husband and receives a quip about likeness only in photographs. The phrase Success is nothing more than duty well done adds a concise motto reinforcing duty as the path to achievement.
Ruth Yes Bess and Jack Are Finally Engaged
Ethel questions whether he volunteered or was drafted. The text hints at men hiding actions to claim virtuous conduct and take credit for a straight path.
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Ruth
Bess
Jack
Ethel
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules advertised relief
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick cleansing of kidneys and blood relief from rheumatism lumbago gallstones and related ailments with a refund promise if unsatisfied.
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Haarlem
Frock of Tricolette with Georgette Rolling Collar
A striking frock of tricolette features a rolling white georgette collar that is heavily braided with white stintactte, giving it a stiff rolled shape as if wired.
Local Lady Credits Duan's Kidney Pills For Relief
Mrs. L. J. Rossiter of Abilene Kansas reports severe back pain inability to stoop or lift and constant fatigue with nervousness headaches and dizziness. After using three boxes of Duan's Kidney Pills she says all signs of kidney trouble disappeared.
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W. J. Smith
Bloomfield, Mo
Dean
Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims instant relief from indigestion, gas, acidity, and stomach distress by taking a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin. It touts the tablets as the surest, quickest stomach relievers in the world and notes they cost little at drug stores.
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Pape
Couple to wed as future plans blend with war era changes
Secretary Lane reflects on wartime shifts in life as a couple in a study discuss marriage. The woman jokes about finances and meals, suggesting beef and mutton could ease parental support, while Algy remains steadfast.
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Lane
Algy
Snapped Him Up Ife And She You Propose Exchange
A playful exchange overheard as Ife proposes with sheepish appraisal and she answers with wolfish acceptance, capturing a lighthearted moment of romantic banter.
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Ife
Turn Over a New Leaf in Boys Life Advertisement
Storekeeper proclaims the book will do half of your work for you as a scout asks for two copies in a Boys' Life page item.
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Rine
At the Table Sharply Ponders Tongue Servings
A witty dialogue notes how husbands should remember their wives were once sweethearts and chide men who forget this bond. The exchange centers on table manners and affectionate partnership.
Receiving War Cross and Endorsements Highlight Women’s War Service
The piece extols American women’s war work and devotion, urging use of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for various ailments. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Grunce F. Bulls praising the products and claims of benefits for menstrual pain, headaches, nervousness, coughs, asthma, constipation, and biliousness, with address and promotional notes.
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Doctor
Cart Tuaese, Mo
Dr. Pierce
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Swift & Company
Doan
Missouri
Kansas
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Mfg. Chem
Louisville Courier-Journal
Murine
Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Cuticura
Dept. E
Boston
Piisq
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